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La mujer más fea del mundo

  • 1999
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
667
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Elia Galera in La mujer más fea del mundo (1999)
Dark ComedySatireComedyCrimeSci-FiThriller

2012 Madrid DF. Lola Otero, the ugliest woman in the world, suffers the cruelty of the people until at 18 a surgery transforms her into a beauty. When the mutilated corpse of an old woman is... Read all2012 Madrid DF. Lola Otero, the ugliest woman in the world, suffers the cruelty of the people until at 18 a surgery transforms her into a beauty. When the mutilated corpse of an old woman is discovered, it seems Lola as suspicious.2012 Madrid DF. Lola Otero, the ugliest woman in the world, suffers the cruelty of the people until at 18 a surgery transforms her into a beauty. When the mutilated corpse of an old woman is discovered, it seems Lola as suspicious.

  • Director
    • Miguel Bardem
  • Writer
    • Nacho Faerna
  • Stars
    • Elia Galera
    • Roberto Álvarez
    • Javivi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    667
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Miguel Bardem
    • Writer
      • Nacho Faerna
    • Stars
      • Elia Galera
      • Roberto Álvarez
      • Javivi
    • 6User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Elia Galera
    Elia Galera
    • Lola Otero
    Roberto Álvarez
    Roberto Álvarez
    • Teniente Arribas
    Javivi
    Javivi
    • Sargento Pelayo
    Héctor Alterio
    Héctor Alterio
    • Dr. Werner
    Alberto San Juan
    Alberto San Juan
    • Luis Casanova
    Enrique Villén
    Enrique Villén
    • Abella
    Guillermo Toledo
    Guillermo Toledo
    • Lafuente
    David Pinilla
    • Pizarro
    Pablo Pinedo
    • León
    Saturnino García
    Saturnino García
    • El forense
    Carlos Lucas
    • Ayudante del forense
    Penélope Velasco
    • Cuca Maragato
    Ramón Barea
    Ramón Barea
    • Sr. Otero
    Lourdes Bartolomé
    • La enfermera
    Alicia Agut
    • La monjita
    Luis Ciges
    Luis Ciges
    • El anciano vicioso
    María Isbert
    María Isbert
    • La anciana borde
    Mari Ángeles Acevedo
    • Doña Lidia
    • (as Mª Ángeles Acevedo)
    • Director
      • Miguel Bardem
    • Writer
      • Nacho Faerna
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    User reviews6

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    5Jiji-3

    Tell me something I don't know

    The movie is exceptional in more ways than one, I'd never encountered anything as original. It was obviously conceived by a fascinating enough mind - or a number of them.

    At the same time, it's one of the most reactionary, misogynist movies I've ever seen, and I've seen plenty. Sexist jokes, demeaning talk, a female antagonist who's "the most beautiful woman in the world" on the outside, but whose true self is evil, twisted and ugly to the last; feminists being portrayed as fat, ugly, raving maniacs - you name it, if it's a woman-bashing cliché it's most likely in there (and it's by no means in there to be mocked or deconstructed, in case anyone was wondering).

    The movie's being a comedy is a poor excuse, plus an unoriginal one. Whenever a nasty shot at women gets challenged, it's defended with "oh come on, it's just a joke", but the simple fact is (and will always remain) that the kinds of jokes one chooses to make reflect one's attitude and views on the subject at hand. All in all, the movie is yet another potshot at females, taken by a man who's obviously fundamentally intimidated by them. Very engaging and interesting to watch no doubt (makes a change), but no less typical.
    7earendil-1

    Nice movie

    It's an original movie, possibly the best of Miguel Bardem: Lola is a girl who was abandoned in a convent because she was "the ugliest woman in the world"; eighteen years later, a professor of university tries an experiment with her, she becomes "the most beautiful woman in the world" and she starts to kill all the Miss Spain, angry with the beauty.

    The story happens into a future republican Spain (republican Spain? Really future!), the policemen are stupid (in future, too?) and the movie doesn't lose a little sense of humor, it has a moral and a nice final like a fairy tale.

    The lead actress, Elia Galera, maybe needs a little more of experience in acting, but her beauty and style are appropiate for her character.
    10ETCmodel02

    Slick, innovative, surrealist whit and soul.

    Brilliant in every respect, slick sense of humor ALA RoboCop meets Delicatessen and LEXX with a dash of Accion Mutante and a couple of nice nods to the sets of Blade Runner. I loved this. Laughed, cried, laughed again. Excellent! On the technical tip, great Production Design throughout, and very snappy editing and sound design. A total winner!
    7christopher-underwood

    Powerful performance from the leading lady

    Not extreme, not as clever as it seems to think it is and not as funny either but it is certainly very different and tries very hard. One of the main problems is the CGI effects which overwhelm the slight, if effective, storyline. It is very Spanish and is bound to upset many with it's seeming misogyny and quite unnecessary grubby remarks by the police officers. This may all be part of showing how out of touch the Spanish police are but it grates a little today and reminds one of a 70's Hong Kong flick. Powerful performance from the leading lady but that's about it really. Has to be seen but it's only just above average, unfortunately.
    10Exiled_Archangel

    Stunning!

    I was expecting La Mujer Mas Fea Del Mundo to be an average or slightly above average movie. Oh boy, how wrong! First of all, it's unique, but it doesn't screw it up. It somehow reminded me a little bit of El Dia De La Bestia, which I don't know why. All in all, it seems like Almodovar isn't the only Spaniard to direct excellent films. La Mujer Mas Fea Del Mundo is a sci-fi, a comedy, and has a good touch of romance too. The plot is extraordinary and well-managed. The acting is perfect. The stuttering guy and Elia Galera could very well win something like an Oscar. It's quite captivating too, I couldn't leave my chair for a second! A perfect 10 for this great, different movie. Highly recommended!

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    • Release date
      • November 5, 1999 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • The Ugliest Woman in the World
    • Production company
      • Entertainment One
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,381
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 48m(108 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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